Is a Hybrid deployment with the DMA and DSA consoles using the same project and ADAM/LDS instance supported? (146127)

Title

Is a Hybrid deployment with the DMA and DSA consoles using the same project and ADAM/LDS instance supported?

Description

Due to the new and added complications from Hybrid deployments becoming more common, there may be scenarios where the same LDS/ADAM database and instance is being used for both stages of the Hybrid deployment involving the DMA (Directory Migration Agent) and the DSA (Directory Synchronization Agent).

As these are technically two projects using the same LDS/ADAM project database and instance, could this result in complications and is this supported?

Cause

Deploying two different projects, despite being different platforms, to the same LDS/ADAM project database and instance is not supported, as it can result in complications between the stages of the Hybrid deployment.

Resolution

When deploying the Hybrid projects, ensure the DMA and it's console has it's own LDS Instance/Database, as well as the DSA and it's console respectively.

Hybrid deployments can also be complex in nature and have only recently been introduced with the use of Migration Manager for Exchange. It is recommended that an experienced Professional Services advisor be consulted with during planning and deployment of such configurations.